Hensarling: President Doubles Down in State of the Union

Statement

U.S. Congressman Jeb Hensarling (R-TX), chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, released the following statement in response to President Obama's 2015 State of the Union Address:

"Unfortunately, it appears the president has chosen to completely ignore the message voters sent loud and clear on Election Day. Instead of using his State of the Union address to outline ways he plans to work with newly elected Congress, the president doubled down on the "my way or the highway' approach that has been the growing hallmark of his administration.

"The American people expect and deserve a Congress and White House that works together to forge common sense solutions that address the real problems that families are facing. Instead of higher taxes that will make it harder and more expensive to buy cars, homes, save for college or start a small business, hardworking taxpayers deserve a path forward toward financial independence -- one that gives them more control over their finances. Instead of welfare checks and unemployment checks, Americans want paychecks and an economy that gives their children greater opportunity and a higher standard of living than they had. Instead of a broken health care system that offers little more than broken websites and higher premiums, Americans deserve a patient-centered health care system that will ensure all have access to high quality, affordable health-care at a price they can afford. Instead of a system where government picks winners and losers, Americans want a country where success is based on hard work on Main Street, not how much influence you can buy on K Street.

"These are the issues Republicans will focus on this year. I hope the president will put partisan politics and his personal agenda aside and join us."

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